management

Corn and Rain, Then and Now

It's All About The Rain Dr. Steve Meyer, President of Paragon Economics, on the economics of pork production? Rain, rain, and more rain will be the big question for 2013. When, where, and how much? His snappy statement? If it rains then corn will be $4. If it doesn't rain then it will be $8. Dr. Meyer also covers some longer term concerns and opportunities: consumer incomes and their related spending, farm policy and legislation, and changes in industry approaches to animal welfare.

Jarrod Sutton - Messages that Resonate With Consumers

Messages that Resonate With Consumers - Jarrod Sutton, National Pork Board Assistant Vice President, Foodservice, Retail and Channel Marketing, from the 2013 Minnesota Pork Congress, January 16-17, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Dr. David Kohl - Financial and Management Planning for Young Producers

Financial and Management Planning for Young Producers - Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus, Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management, Virginia Tech, from the 2013 Minnesota Pork Congress, January 16-17, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Dr. Joel DeRouchey - Managing High Feed Costs

Managing High Feed Costs - Dr. Joel DeRouchey, Professor and Swine Extension Specialist, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, from the 2013 Minnesota Pork Congress, January 16-17, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Dr. Mike Brumm - Swine Production Benchmarks

Swine Production Benchmarks - Dr. Mike Brumm, Brumm Swine Consultancy, North Mankato, Minn., from the 2013 Minnesota Pork Congress, January 16-17, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

2013 Minnesota Pork Congress

2013 Minnesota Pork Congress Attendees at the 2013 Minnesota Pork Congress were seeking information on health and efficiency as never before. Feed prices pushed higher following last year’s drought and ongoing PRRS challenges prompted many speaker questions during the seminar sessions.

Dr. Keith Kinsley - A Review of Nursery Scouring - PIP

A Review of Nursery Scouring - Dr. Keith Kinsley, Swine Services Manager, Standard Nutritional Services, from the 2012 Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Health Seminar, August 9 - 11, 2012, Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA.

Dr. Barry Kerkaert - Applying Research to Decision Making to Maximize Returns at Pipestone - PIP

Applying Research to Decision Making to Maximize Returns at Pipestone - Dr. Barry R. Kerkaert, Director of Grow Finish Management, Pipestone Vet Clinic, from the 2012 Boehringer Ingelheim Swine Health Seminar, August 9 - 11, 2012, Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA.